Las Vegas

12 of the best cheap eats on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas

The 99 cent shrimp cocktail, Lanai Express, Fremont Street, Las Vegas

Las Vegas can be an expensive city whether for food, hotels, transportation, or shows. But, you can still find cheap eats all over the city if you know where to look. One of the best places in Las Vegas to find cheap food is downtown. For years, locals and tourists have flocked to downtown for its affordable restaurants, bars, and casinos. While the Las Vegas Strip is more popular these days with its mega resorts, downtown is where it all …

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Saginaw’s Delicatessen at the Circa in downtown Las Vegas

Close up of the sandwich, Saginaw’s Delicatessen, Las Vegas

Saginaw’s Delicatessen is a Jewish-style deli located inside the Circa Resort on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. Before businessman Derek Stevens opened the Circa in December 2020, he searched the country for the best culinary talent. He hoped to feature new and exciting restaurants in his resort, as part of the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas. Lets go back in time first. In 1982, Paul Saginaw helped open Zingerman’s Deli located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Over the years, the …

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13 of the best cheap breakfast on the Las Vegas Strip

The decadent Scrambled Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Growing up in California, I have lost track of how many times I have visited Las Vegas. While most visit Las Vegas for the gambling, nightlife, and partying, I visit for the food. Las Vegas has it all from Michelin star celebrity chef restaurants to hole-in-the-wall eateries. And, everything in between. One of my favorite things about traveling to Las Vegas is being able to eat at new breakfast and brunch spots. Even after all these years, I seem to …

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Hattie B’s Hot Chicken in Las Vegas at The Cosmopolitan

The Hot Chicken Sandwich

I can remember my first visit to Nashville. It was here where I tried Nashville hot chicken for the first time at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken. While I have had fried chicken countless times in the past, this version was different. The Nashville specialty is made with southern fried chicken tossed in a special blend of seasonings, including cayenne pepper. Hot chicken is hot, and will make your mouth burn. But it’s also smoky, salty, sweet, rich, and, most importantly, …

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Flippin’ Good Chicken, Burgers, Beer in downtown Las Vegas

The Firebird served with Fire Fries

It was my last night in Las Vegas and I was craving two things, a spicy chicken sandwich and a local craft beer. These days you can find great spots all over Vegas for chicken and beer including Hattie B’s at The Cosmopolitan, The Crack Shack, and Big Chicken. While these places are great, I needed something closer to my hotel in the Fremont East District of downtown Las Vegas. After a quick search online, I found my spot. I …

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Istanbul Mediterranean at Grand Bazaar Shops on Las Vegas Strip

The Combo Pita Sandwich from Istanbul Mediterranean, Las Vegas, Nevada

I love to eat when I travel. Whether it is ramen in Tokyo, dumplings in Taipei, schnitzel in Berlin, or poutine in Vancouver. But, no matter the destination, there’s another type of food I love to eat. And, that is Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. Mediterranean food is a universal food easily found in any city. If you look around, you will find a restaurant, food cart, stall, or food truck serving a freshly prepared gyro, shawarma, doner kebab, pita …

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Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips at The LINQ Promenade on Las Vegas Strip

The traditional Fish & Chips Combo

One of the best fish & chips in Las Vegas can be found at Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips at The LINQ Promenade on the Las Vegas Strip. This fast-casual eatery, headed by British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, is popular for its fried Alaskan cod, house-made chips using Kennebec potatoes, and signature dipping sauces including Gordon’s Tartar Sauce. I have been wanting to try all of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants in Las Vegas including Hell’s Kitchen at Caesars Palace, Gordon Ramsay …

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Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

Hell’s Kitchen Burger from Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ask anyone where to find the best burger in Las Vegas, and odds are they will say Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood. If you are one of the few people who don’t know who Gordon Ramsay is, he is a British celebrity chef well known for his television shows and restaurants. You can find the name Gordon Ramsay on multiple restaurants in Las Vegas, including Hell’s Kitchen at Caesars Palace and Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips at The Linq …

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Shanghai Taste: Authentic xiao long bao in Las Vegas

The colorful Xiao Long Bao

Over the last decade, I have been lucky enough to have traveled to China many times. On these trips, I have experienced new flavors and foods including authentic xiao long bao. Unfortunately, traveling internationally is all but impossible these days. This means if I want to taste the flavors and foods from my travels, I have to search for them closer to home. If you are looking for Asian food in Las Vegas, you go to one place: Chinatown. Though …

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Dirt Dog at Grand Bazaar Shops at Bally’s on Las Vegas Strip

The decadent Elote Dog

When I think of Los Angeles street food, I think of hot dogs. The smell of bacon-wrapped dogs, sautéed onions, and peppers being grilled on the streets of L.A by an unlicensed vendor is something I can’t forget. These dogs, known as “danger dogs” or “dirt dogs” are unique to Los Angeles. If you have been to any event in the city, whether a Lakers game at Staples Center or a show on Hollywood Boulevard, then you know what I’m …

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